Doubling down on improving water resilience

THE year 2024 has already seen a cascade of extreme weather events – from devastating floods in Pakistan to scorching heatwaves in India, the Sahel and West Africa – leaving an indelible mark on many parts of the world. The increasing number of lives (now already in the tens of millions) affected by extreme weather events further remind us how vulnerable we are in the face of an increasingly volatile climate and water system.

With climate change supercharging these extreme events, it will only further exacerbate the existing water crisis we are facing today. Despite the efforts that have been set in motion, water remains a growing concern, posing a significant threat to our future.

This World Environment Day (Wednesday, Jun 5) serves as a stark reminder: To weather the coming storms and droughts, we must double down on our efforts to improve water resilience through innovation, local adaptation and collaboration.